Operating Systems Flashcards
Max RAM a 32-bit OS can support
4GB RAM
First NT-based Windows marketed to both home and business users. Oldest Windows version still found in common use. (2001)
Windows XP
Major changes in security and functionality. First Windows version with widespread 64-bit support. (2006)
Windows Vista
A refinement of Windows Vista, which quickly replaced earlier versions. Still very common, especially in enterprise environments. (2009)
Windows 7
Major changes in interface and online functionality. First version to support Windows Store apps. (2012)
Windows 8
A free upgrade to Windows 8 intended to refine shortcomings and unpopular features. (2013)
Windows 8.1
Uses a “rolling release” schedule with regular free feature updates that add new features but don’t change the version number. (2015)
Windows 10
Windows 7 Versions
Windows 7 Starter (32-bit only) Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 8 Versions
Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8.1 Versions
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Pro
Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Windows 10 Versions
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Education
Windows 10 Enterprise
What was a major change that Windows 8 implemented?
Allowed linking the user account to microsoft online account
What cloud service did Windows 8.1 add?
Onedrive
MacOS: Fast User Switching, an updated Finder, and the new browser Safari. It also included built-in support for Microsoft Active Directory. (2003)
10.3 Panther
MacOS: Support for Intel x86 architecture in version 10.4.4. It also introduced Spotlight and new versions of Mail and Safari. (2005)
10.4 Tiger
MacOS: AirDrop file sharing, emoji support, and Recovery Partition. It also bundled FaceTime with the operating system. (2011)
10.7 Lion
MacOS: Notification Center, some iOS features, such as Game Center, and OS X updates through the App Store. (2012)
10.8 Mountain Lion
MacOS: Support for snapping side-by-side windows, San Francisco system typeface, a Notes overhaul, and the System Integrity Protection security feature. (2015)
10.11 El Capitan
MacOS: Siri digital assistant, improved iCloud Drive functions, tabbed apps, improved Photos app, and shared clipboard with iPhone. (2016)
10.12 Sierra
MacOS: APFS file system, browser and media improvements, and refinements to other bundled apps. (2017)
10.13 High Sierra
MacOS: New App Store, Dark Mode to reduce eyestrain, Continuity Camera, Quick Look, and security improvements. (2018)
10.14 Mojave
Windows version eligible for free Win 10 upgrade?
Windows 8
MAC feature that provides an easy way to navigate among the resources you’re using at any given time. Similar to Task View in Windows.
Mission Control
MAC feature that store and manage passwords for applications, web sites, and network shares. In addition to passwords, it stores private keys and certificates.
Keychain